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9. If one cannot find anything with which to cover the utensil then one should place a stick across the top of the utensil. (Muslim‐Vol.2, pg.170)

10. It is forbidden to engage in story‐telling after Esha. It is better to sleep immediately after salah. It is permissible to remain awake for listening to lectures and advices and to earn one’s livelihood.

11. When going to sleep it is Sunnat to apply Sumra thrice in each eye for both males and females. (Shamaaile Tirmidhi)

12. Before sleeping recite some verses and some surahs of Qur’an Sharief, eg. Alhamadu, Aayatul Kursi, Surah Mulk (tabaarakallazee), the four Quls and Durood Sharief. If one is unable to recite so much then at least recite a few surahs as this is the foundation for salvation in this world and hereafter.

19. If one sees a frightening dream and one’s eyes open, sputter (to make a spitting sound) to the left thrice and recite Aaoozu Billah-i-Minash – Shaitanir Rajeem - thrice. Also change one’s position to the other side and sleep. (Muslim‐Vol.2, chapter of dreams)

* It has been mentioned in the hadith that shaytaan instructs the mouse to drag along the candle which become the means of starting a fire. (Hisne‐‐Haseen together with translation called

“FadhlulMubeen”)

** It is mentioned in Muslim Sharief that there is one night in the year wherein plague descends. If this plague has to pass over any open utensil, then a portion of that plague definitely falls into it. (Muslim‐Vol.2, pg.171)